Key responsibilities
- Production & shooting: Handle end-to-end filming for marketing campaigns, including social media reels, customer testimonials, product showcases, and corporate events.
- Lighting & audio: Expert knowledge of lighting setups and capturing crisp audio in various environments (studio and outdoors).
- Post-production: Edit high-quality footage using Adobe Premiere Pro.
- This includes cutting, transitions, sound design, and color grading.
- Create graphics, text overlays, and lower thirds using After Effects/Premiere Pro to align with brand guidelines.
- Collaboration: Work closely with the Content and Social Media teams to brainstorm concepts and execute storyboards.
- Asset Management: Organize and archive raw footage and final project files efficiently.
- Gear Maintenance: Maintain and manage camera equipment, lenses, lights, and audio gear.
- Requirements
Experience:
- 2–3 years of proven professional experience in video production and editing (Agency or In-house Marketing experience is a plus).
- Portfolio: A strong showreel or portfolio demonstrating skills in shooting, lighting, and editing.
- (Applications without a portfolio/reel will not be considered).
- Technical Proficiency: Expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop).
- Hands-on experience with shooting and handling cameras Understanding of frame rates, codecs, and export settings for different platforms (Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn).
- Soft
Skills:
- Ability to understand the brief and plan the shoot based on the project.
- Strong eye for composition and visual aesthetics.
- Good communication skills to direct talent/subjects on camera.
- Equipment requirements Camera & lenses (Mandatory): Must know how to use a professional camera body (e.g., Sony Alpha series, Canon series, or similar) and a versatile set of lenses for marketing and interview shoots.
- Company-provided gear: The company will provide all other necessary production equipment, including camera, lens, lighting kits, audio gear (mics/recorders), tripods, and more.
- Should have Knowledge of current social media trends (Reels/Shorts transitions).
- Cinema Buff: You are a true film enthusiast who understands the language of cinema.
- You know that editing isn't just cutting footage, it's about rhythm, pacing, and how the "Kuleshov Effect" changes the meaning of a shot.
- Storyboarding & pre-visualization: Ability to sketch or visualize the edit before you even pick up the camera, helping the team plan shots more effectively.
- Sound design instincts: You understand that sound is 50% of the video.
You have
- a knack for selecting the right music tracks and using sound effects (SFX) to enhance the narrative flow.
- About Apna: Founded in 2019, apna.co is India’s largest jobs and professional networking platform, dedicated to empowering the nation's workforce with unique opportunities in professional networking and skill development.
- Apna's mission is to create livelihoods for 100 Crore people across India.
- With over 60 million users spanning 900+ cities and more than 700,000 employers on board, apna.co has become the go-to destination for job seekers and employers, offering access to jobs across 200+ categories.
About the Role
We are looking for a creative and technical Cinematographer/Video Editor to join our Marketing team. In this role, you will take ownership of the visual storytelling for our brand. You won't just be behind the camera; you will handle the end-to-end production process from setting up the shot to final edit. We need someone who understands how to create high-quality, engaging content that performs well on social media, websites, and digital ad platforms.
Role: Cinematographer/Video Editor Team: Marketing Requirement: 1
Location:
Domlur, Bangalore (Work from Office - 5 days / week)
Experience:
2-3 years
